May 2024

Food waste collections start 10 June

• Food waste recycling collections start on Monday 10 June on your usual collection day.
• All households with enough space at the front of their property for a food waste caddy, e.g. a front garden or driveway, will receive the caddies by 7 June.
• This is all part of our Cleaner Borough Plan to make it easier for residents to do the right thing with their rubbish and recycling. 

Published: 31 May 24

Wandsworth celebrates Pride Month 

June 1 marks the start of Pride Month and Wandsworth Council will once again fly the Pride flag and run events to show its support for the borough’s LGBTQ+ community.  

Published: 31 May 24

Battersea affordable housing progress boosts 1,000 new council homes programme

• Our pioneering Homes for Wandsworth programme is leading by example to deliver over 1,000 new council homes
• Every housing project enhances communities with new facilities and local improvements
• Wandsworth Council is building a range of homes to suit different resident needs

Published: 31 May 24

More pavement blocking hire bikes impounded

Wandsworth Council has carried out another blitz to remove abandoned hire bikes blocking pavements.

Published: 31 May 24

Wandsworth is officially a Borough of Sanctuary

• Accreditation awarded by City of Sanctuary UK after collaborative work with refugee and asylum-seeking supportive organisations
• Funded by a £200,000 Sanctuary Community Fund set up by Wandsworth Council
• Wandsworth has welcomed over 1,000 Ukrainian refugees, the second most in London

Published: 31 May 24

More investment on the way in Tooting town centre

Comprehensive plans are being drawn up to improve Mitcham Road in Tooting town centre.

Published: 31 May 24

Outlining our expectations for community engagement from developers

• ‘Raising the Bar’ looks to increase community engagement from planning applicants.
• Wandsworth Council is being tough with developers to meet expectations but providing support and guidance to do so.
• The document supports a number of changes the council is making to ensure communities benefit from, and can be actively engaged in, shaping development in their borough.

Published: 31 May 24

Our investment in the CCTV network increases safety

Investment in the council’s extensive CCTV network is pivotal in helping tackle crimes and keeping residents, businesses, and members of the public safe.

Published: 31 May 24

Help the council bring a neglected Battersea green space back to life

Wandsworth Council is unlocking the gates to the Oasis green space on Thessaly Road for community use after years of closure and neglect.

Published: 31 May 24

Help increase access to lifesaving heart defibrillators locally

Local community groups and organisations can apply for a defibrillator with help from available funding schemes, to ensure these are readily available to our residents when it matters most. 

Published: 31 May 24

Deputy Mayor of London discusses Wandsworth’s plan to end rough sleeping and tackle damp and mould

• Council committed to being a trailblazer for ambition to end rough sleeping by 2030
• Work to combat damp and mould results in fast response to over 400 urgent cases
• New borough hub to address the root causes of homelessness

Published: 30 May 24

Eligible children to automatically receive free school meals

• Eligible children are now ‘auto-enrolled’ for free school meals
• New system makes it easier and less stigmatising for parents and carers

Published: 30 May 24

London’s biggest lido reopens with free tickets for local residents

Wandsworth Council is officially re-opening Tooting Bec Lido after a £4m refurbishment with a free family fun day and more than 1,000 residents booked to attend

Published: 29 May 24

Wandsworth to launch unique Baby Box scheme for young parents

• ‘Baby Boxes’ containing essentials to be given to young and care-experienced parents
• Wandsworth scheme is the first of its kind in London
• Part of the council’s pledge to support families through tough times

Published: 29 May 24

Council leader pledges decent homes and safer streets at community drop-in 

The Leader of Wandsworth Council vowed to build more homes and improve conditions for tenants after spending an afternoon in Wandsworth Town Centre listening to the views and priorities of local residents.

Published: 28 May 24

“Food needs to be recycled” – food waste collections given the thumbs up

• Food waste caddies are being delivered now, in time for when collections start in June.
• Food waste recycling collections start on 10 June, on your usual collection day.
• Food waste will be turned into renewable energy and compost for farmers.

Published: 24 May 24

Bank holiday parking and refuse services

Drivers can park for free in designated marked-out parking bays across Wandsworth on Bank Holiday Monday – but avoid yellow lines. See full details. There will be no change to your refuse or recycling day. Find your collection day.

Published: 24 May 24

16 percent reduction in fly-tipping in Wandsworth thanks to free Mega Skips and enforcement actions

The London Borough of Wandsworth has achieved a significant 16 percent reduction in fly-tipping over the past two years, thanks to the introduction of free Mega Skips and enhanced enforcement measures. 

Published: 24 May 24

More than a million people visit Wandsworth libraries

• Wandsworth libraries see increase in footfall as the Council continues to invest in public facilities
• Recent refurbishments have been completed at Wandsworth Town and Northcote libraries

Published: 24 May 24

Wandsworth appoints new mayor and first-ever Youth Mayor

• New Mayor is human rights lawyer Sana Jafri
• She pledges to celebrate diversity and support communities
• 17-year-old Youth Mayor Millie Quinn vows to give young people a voice

Published: 23 May 24

'Team Wandsworth’ joins together to create a fairer, compassionate, more sustainable borough

• Leader confirms the Cabinet and new Policy Champions
• Champions tasked with devising new initiatives to improve residents’ day-to-day lives
• They bring additional knowledge, experience and expertise to new ‘Team Wandsworth’

Published: 23 May 24

Wandsworth pioneers new innovative rough sleeping hub

Wandsworth Council’s mission to end rough sleeping in the borough was given a major boost last night when plans were approved for a new rough sleepers’ hub that will bring critical homelessness prevention and support services under one roof. 

Published: 22 May 24

No Mow May in full swing

Wildflowers are blooming in Wandsworth’s parks and open spaces this month thanks to No Mow May.

Published: 20 May 24

Free vapes to support adult smokers

• Come and have a chat with local health professionals about support available to help you quit smoking for good.
• Find out about the borough’s NEW Swap to Stop Scheme, which supports adult smokers who want to quit, to swap cigarettes for a free vape kit and behavioural support.
• Speak to a local pharmacist about general healthy lifestyle tips.

Published: 17 May 24

More than a thousand attend Work Match jobs fair

More than a thousand people went to the Employ Wandsworth Jobs Fair today to meet employers and learn about local job and training opportunities.

Published: 17 May 24

Delivering homes for a range of needs in Wandsworth

The recently completed scheme has provided seven one bedroom homes for people with additional needs. 

Published: 17 May 24

The Big Splash - Tooting Bec Lido grand reopening event coming soon

On 29 May, everyone is invited to a FREE family fun day at Tooting Bec Lido to celebrate the largest open air freshwater swimming pool in the UK re-opening to the public.

Published: 17 May 24

Borough’s CCTV network tackles crime and saves lives

A detective with the Met Police’s Flying Squad has paid tribute to the council’s CCTV monitoring team for their help in the arrest of two prolific burglars.

Published: 16 May 24

Summer in… returns to Wandsworth’s parks

The popular Summer In… programme of free events returns to Wandsworth parks for its fifth year.

Published: 15 May 24

Heritage Festival underway

The Wandsworth Heritage Festival starts on Saturday May 18, but there's still time to find out what's on and book tickets. 

Published: 15 May 24

Children at two more primaries could benefit from School Streets 

• Children and parents could soon enjoy safer & healthier journeys to and from school.
• Scheme prevents vehicles travelling past school gates at drop-off & pick-up times.
• School Streets helping deliver cleaner air at school entrances. 

Published: 15 May 24

New look for Tooting’s Totterdown Street includes pedestrianisation, greenery and new street market

A popular street in Tooting which serves an important focal point for the community is to receive a facelift and benefit from pedestrianisation as part of a pilot scheme designed to boost the town centre’s attractiveness and economic fortunes.

Published: 15 May 24

Delivering our Cleaner Borough Plan

• Food waste caddies are being delivered now in time for when collections start in June. 
• This investment is part of our Cleaner Borough Plan to make it easier to do the right thing with your rubbish and recycling.
• We are guaranteeing weekly rubbish and recycling collections as part of the plan. 

Published: 13 May 24

Leading by example on council housing delivery

• Our aim is that all housing developments within Wandsworth will deliver more than 50% affordable housing. 
• The Atheldene site on Garratt Lane will now deliver 185 affordable homes.
• A replacement pharmacy, bigger NHS health centre and shops will also be delivered.

Published: 13 May 24

Employ Wandsworth jobs fair this week

• Employ Wandsworth 2024 
• Friday May 17, 10am-3pm 
• Free to attend 
  
  

Published: 10 May 24

Last few days to comment on traffic free Putney Embankment plan

A public consultation will come to a close next week on plans to permanently pedestrianise a short stretch of Putney Embankment to encourage walking and cycling along the riverside and make it more welcoming for visitors.

Published: 10 May 24

Community feedback results in new Battersea Thames Pathway safety improvements

Wandsworth Council will soon install new safety measures on the riverside pathway between Wandsworth Bridge and Battersea Park after listening to concerns from local residents. 

Published: 10 May 24

Learn about healthy lifestyle changes to lower your risk of dementia 

On Monday (May 13), as part of Dementia Action Week, come along to a town hall information session to learn about small lifestyle changes that help reduce your risk of developing dementia.

Published: 10 May 24

Statement on damage to Wandsworth Common

We are extremely disappointed by the damage that has been caused by vehicles belonging to Zippos Circus to grassed areas of Wandsworth Common close to Bellevue Road.

Published: 10 May 24

Free female only fitness group launched in Roehampton

In partnership with Wandsworth Council, AFC Wimbledon Foundation has launched a free female only fitness programme at Roehampton University.

Published: 10 May 24

Get protected against Measles

Parents and carers are invited to book a place at extended hours MMR vaccination clinics, set up in response to a rise in cases of Measles.

Published: 09 May 24

Action being taken to improve accident hotspot in Tooting

The council is taking steps to improve road safety at a hazardous junction in Tooting’s Furzedown neighbourhood.

Published: 08 May 24

Trial initiative aims to cut congestion and improve pedestrian safety in Tooting Bec

The council is about to introduce a temporary pilot scheme designed to reduce congestion, enhance pedestrian safety and improve driver behaviour in Tooting Bec.

Published: 07 May 24

Book now for Wandsworth Heritage Festival 2024

The Wandsworth Heritage Festival is now just two weeks away.

Published: 03 May 24

Get ready for WAF 2024

The full line-up has been announced and tickets are now on sale for this year’s Wandsworth Arts Fringe. 

Published: 03 May 24

Families can help choose best design for revamped Wandsworth Park play area

• Three design options for new-look playground.
• More than £240,000 available for new play equipment.
• Council keen to hear views of local people. 

Published: 03 May 24

Council leader Simon Hogg heads cross-party campaign to save children’s cancer care at St George’s

Wandsworth Council Leader Simon Hogg is heading a cross-party campaign that’s battling to save children’s cancer care treatment at Tooting’s St George’s Hospital.

Published: 03 May 24

Conservative gain in West Putney by-election

The Conservatives have gained a council seat in West Putney following yesterday’s (Thursday’s) local ward by-election.

Published: 01 Jan 01